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Viking-age treasure found in Scotland originally from West Asia researchers discover

A VESSEL which contained treasures from a Viking-age hoard found in Scotland will go on display for the first time this year after it was discovered…

The National (Scotland)

Jurassic fossils found on Scottish island provides groundbreaking discovery

TWO unique Jurassic fossils discovered on the Isle of Skye have shown that mammals in the time of dinosaurs grew slower and lived longer than…

The National (Scotland)

Skye fossils show Jurassic mammals lived longer and grew more slowly than today

The study was carried out by an international team led by researchers at National Museums Scotland.

The Independent UK

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'Incredibly rare' 2nd-century Roman armor pieced together like an 'ancient jigsaw puzzle'

Conservators in the U.K. have painstakingly reassembled a piece of Roman armor that was broken into more than 100 pieces.

LiveScience

Roman armour to go on display after experts complete ‘ancient jigsaw puzzle’

The brass arm guard was previously in more than 100 pieces.

Evening Standard

‘Absolutely amazing’: 1,800-year-old shattered Roman arm guard is reconstructed from 100 pieces

Fragments pieced together by National Museums Scotland to restore soldier’s brass guard, only the third of its kind known to exist

The Guardian - UK

Dolly the sheep’s fleece donated for display at Scottish museum

A fleece from Dolly the sheep, the world’s first mammal cloned from an adult cell, has been acquired by National Museums Scotland.

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Dolly the first cloned sheep’s fleece donated for display at national museum

She was world’s first mammal cloned from adult cell

The Independent UK

Scottish boy digging for potatoes found 'masterpiece of Egyptian sculpture' on his school grounds. How did it end up there?

Archaeologists in Scotland may have finally solved the mystery of how ancient Egyptian artifacts that were unearthed in school grounds between 1952 and 1984 became buried there.

LiveScience

Ancient Egyptian treasure unearthed at British private school after being mistaken for a potato

The 18 objects - discovered on three separate occasions - over 30 years, were uncovered at Melville House in Fife, Scotland

The Independent UK

That’s not a potato: mystery of Egyptian treasures found buried in grounds of Scottish school

Incredible tale of Melville House where, over a 30-year period, pupils uncovered treasures of antiquity

The Guardian - UK

Rare silver 16th century basin and ewer to go on display at National Museum

The Panmure basin and ewer from the Earl of Dalhousie is to go on display at the National Museum of Scotland this week.

The Independent UK

Bronze Age logboat moves into new home after conservation work

The Carpow Logboat, which was found on the banks of the Tay in 2006, enters the Perth Museum on Thursday.

The Independent UK

New British Museum interim director vows to ‘restore reputation’ of institution

Sir Mark was previously the director of National Museums Scotland

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The Independent UK

Former V&A boss Sir Mark Jones confirmed as British Museum interim director

Sir Mark was previously the director of National Museums Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Culture Secretary responds to call to 'remove Nazi symbols from Scottish museum'

THE Culture Secretary has responded to calls for Nazi symbols to be removed from an exhibit within the grounds of Edinburgh Castle ...

The Independent UK

New outfits in Highland dress collection help museum tell the story of modern tartan

Eight new outfits have been acquired by National Museums Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

'Remove Nazi symbols from Edinburgh Castle displays', Culture Secretary told

SCOTLAND’S Culture Secretary has been asked to step in to remove “all Nazi insignia” from Edinburgh Castle ...

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The Independent UK

Dress using horsehair, nettles from King Charles’ residence to go on display

It will be displayed in the Beyond the Little Black Dress exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh

The Independent UK

Sustainable dress using materials from King’s garden to go on show

It will be displayed in the Beyond the Little Black Dress exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.

LiveScience

Mystery of 'impossible' ancient Egyptian statue may be solved

The identities of a pharaoh and a nonroyal person in an "impossible" statue may have finally been deciphered.

Dynamite News

Fossil site is 'Rosetta Stone' for understanding early life: Study

A world-famous fossil hoard's secrets have been revealed by cutting-edge technology, and they could provide important hints regarding the origins of life on Earth.

Daily Record

Scotland's 'most iconic document' to be viewable for the first time in 18 years

The Declaration of Arbroath, one of the most important documents in Scottish history, will be put on public display for the first time in 18 years this summer.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh museum to return memorial pole to Canada after nearly a century

The Edinburgh attraction announced that the House of Ni'isjoohl Memorial Pole will be moved to Canada following a request and visit from the Nisga'a Nation was made.

The National (Scotland)

National Museum of Scotland to return stolen First Nation memorial pole

A MEMORIAL pole brought to Scotland nearly a century ago will be returned to its place of origin in what is now British Columbia, Canada.

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